Don't think the kit would work on one of the new steps (since '04)....

With the '04 step, how is mast stepping changed? With my '00 I have to use the H14 hole on the Hobie stepping link, and it's still difficult. The step looks different than on my '78; was there a second change or might I already have the '04 step?

This is an old step:(The dolphin striker rod is not in its normal position)The stops are not badly worn, but you can tell they were carrying a lot of mast rake, since there's a lot of wear on the aft edge.

Thanks that's a really helpful comparison. It looks like the newer casting is significantly more slanted toward the step hinge. Is that just the way it looks in the picture, or was it changed to accommodate additional mast rake?

What is the problem with taping up the mast step stops to prevent the stops from wearing,also will reduce mast rotation.Tried it with duck tape and seemed to work,and did not interfere with the mast rotating.